![]() So, I elaborated, and in the end what inspired me was: “I wasįocusing on a fantasy-driven Alice in Wonderland theme. ![]() It should zero in or pinpoint on multiple and specific things. What I’m trying to say here I guess, is that you’re final inspiration for a fashion collection should not be a broad topic. However, as I scrolled through my trusty Pinterest app (yup, obsessed with it to, not exactly proud of it) I realized that having one topic and stopping there was simply not enough. For me, when I started researching different topics to form my mood board, I already had an idea on where I wanted it to go, as I had already focused on an “Alice in Wonderland” theme. I think one of the most important parts of fashion collections and their inspirations, is to be open-minded. Because when you do that, you’ll go back and find that quality really does add up much more than quantity ever will.Ĥ) Be Open Minded Into What Inspired You’re Designsįor this mini-series, my later posts will start to go into detail on my own fashion illustration, and one of them will go into detail as to how to get inspiration to begin. It is so much better than to rush finish a page, or try to finish a sketchbook in the whole “6 months” thing, as I know many people do. More often than not, what would happen is that you end up finishing in an even better approach to you’re art than before. When this happens, it is best to let that work sit for a while, before going back to it. I cannot agree with this statement any more than I do right now, because I cannot even begin to tell you how many times this drove me crazy: sometimes you have “artists block”. Fashion sketching is all about originality anyways.ģ) Don’t Be Pressured Into Finishing Every Page So, just don’t let that influence what you draw. Because to be honest, not enough of society values art: and that’s ok. What I am saying though, is that you shouldn’t downplay you’re artwork you took so long to complete, and all you get for it is a simple “Nice” when you ask people’s opinions on it. ![]() This is not to say that you shouldn’t accept constructive criticism however, as I think it can-at many times- give you a unique/new perspective and inspiration. If someone frowns as they turn the page of you’re drawing pad and mumbles something seemingly negative, simply let it pass. If someone doesn’t understand you’re artwork, don’t let it bother you. It may be a little hard at first, but I will certainly attempt this.Ģ) Don’t Let the Opinions of Others Influence You’re Art I draw fashion models, and rarely a specific person, but for some reason, someone will always insist that I am drawing a specific person and I don’t want to tell them…like seriously why….ĭespite this agonizing feeling I feel much too often, I have to say that carrying a drawing pad with you is a great idea when you get inspiration and you have access to a medium to transfer these thoughts into. Ooorrr, yes I do admit that it is also that annoying feeling I bet some of you can relate to, if you attempt drawing in public: when people will repeatedly ask you: What/who are you drawing? Like honestly, i don’t think many understand that I don’t draw specific people. I feel like people might be expecting some grandeur piece of art, and would be disappointed when they look over my shoulder and see what I actually drew. There’s just something about carrying a sketchbook that makes me feel pressured to have beautiful artwork page after page on display, as I open it up anywhere in public. Because to be honest, I don’t really feel I can give you adequate advice on many parts of this series, since it is my first attempt at drawing a whole collection! But, with the helpful users on these platforms, I have a better idea on how to guide you all, if you are interested in creating a fashion sketchbook or improving it!įor this first point, I have to admit that I have never felt comfortable doing. For this second part of my “Designing A Collection” mini series, I talked to experienced fashion illustrators on Twitter and Pinterest and they gave me a couple of helpful pointers when creating my first fashion sketchbook. Have you ever attempted to create a fashion sketchbook, and in the process run out of inspiration? Ideas? Have you ever spent hours on one page to make sure it is absolutely perfect? Well, you’re definitely not alone. Okay I’ll stop writing now! Here’s my long post:* But, if you do then you’re pretty awesome. ![]() That being said, I will not hold it against you if you can’t get past this. *Beware: This is an extremely long post and I felt like I just needed to warn you before you tire yourself from scrolling further.
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